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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of a famous criminal that Mayor Big Bill Thompson allowed to walk freely through the streets of Chicago?
(a) Bugs Moran.
(b) "Pretty Boy" Floyd.
(c) Al Capone.
(d) John Dillinger.

2. Why did Royko suggest that immigrants were tolerant of Richard Daley's abuses of power?
(a) They were accustomed to czars, kings, and emperors using power like a club.
(b) They would get their kick-back.
(c) He abused power for their benefit.
(d) They knew if they were patient they would get theirs.

3. What did Richard Daley leave behind after his death?
(a) A "gouging, grabbing, tripping" fight for his power.
(b) Huge public deficits that are still being paid off.
(c) A wife and three sons.
(d) A modest home on the southside of Chicago.

4. What was the profession of Mike Royko, author of "Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago"?
(a) First baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
(b) Author and city official in Chicago.
(c) Author and television commentator with several Chicago television stations.
(d) Author and newspaper columnist with three Chicago newspapers.

5. What is the topic of Chapter I?
(a) Richard Daley's political growth.
(b) Richard Daley's daily routine.
(c) Chicago's transformation under Richard Daley's rule.
(d) Richard Daley's boyhood home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Royko describe as Richard Daley's character traits?

2. Why is the Chicago race riot of 1919 an important event in Richard Daley's history?

3. Who did Richard Daley usually see first when he arrived at his office?

4. Royko reported that ___________ were not upset with Richard Daley's abuses of power.

5. Into what type of neighborhood was Richard Daley born?

(see the answer key)

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